Degradation Trip Volumes 1 & 2 cover

Degradation Trip Volumes 1 & 2

Jerry Cantrell · 2002

140 min · 25 tracks · alternative metal

A haunting blend of grunge and metal, layered with introspective lyrics and heavy, brooding instrumentation.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Angel Eyes — This track stands out with its melodic guitar lines and emotionally charged lyrics reflecting on loss and longing, encapsulating the album's overall theme of introspection.
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    Hellbound — With its gritty riffs and relentless energy, this song exemplifies Cantrell’s ability to blend aggression with vulnerability, showcasing his range as a songwriter.
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    Castaway — The haunting atmosphere and poignant storytelling in Castaway highlight Cantrell's lyrical prowess, making it a compelling representation of his emotional journey throughout the album.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • introspective reflections on personal turmoil
  • wave-like pacing for deep listening
  • long sessions of cathartic release
  • raw intensity for late nights

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer quick, upbeat tracks
  • dislike lengthy introspective pieces

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2002, Degradation Trip Volumes 1 & 2 marked Jerry Cantrell's first solo project after the dissolution of Alice In Chains. This double album followed his debut solo effort, Boggy Depot, and showcased a deeper exploration of personal themes following the band's hiatus due to lead singer Layne Staley's struggles with addiction.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Psychotic Break 4:08
  • 2 Bargain Basement Howard Hughes 5:38
  • 3 Owned 5:18
  • 4 Angel Eyes 4:44
  • 5 Solitude 4:00
  • 6 Mother's Spinning in Her Grave (Glass Dick Jones) 3:54
  • 7 Hellbound 6:45
  • 8 Spiderbite 6:38
  • 9 Pro False Idol 7:17
  • 10 Feel the Void 6:57
  • 11 Locked On 5:36
  • 12 Gone 5:08

Disc 2

  • 1 Castaway 4:59
  • 2 Chemical Tribe 6:35
  • 3 What It Takes 4:44
  • 4 Dying Inside 6:26
  • 5 Siddhartha 6:02
  • 6 Hurts, Don't It? 4:46
  • 7 She Was My Girl 3:59
  • 8 Pig Charmer 8:11
  • 9 Anger Rising 6:14
  • 10 S.O.S. 5:07
  • 11 Give It a Name 4:02
  • 12 Thanks Anyway 5:26
  • 13 31/32 7:25

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